Orton and HBK trade right hands in the ring. HBK with a crossbody and inverted atomic drop. Right hand and scoop slam by HBK. HBK climbs to the top and hits the big elbow drop. HBK gets ready for Sweet Chin Music and nails Orton with it. HBK covers Orton to eliminate him. JBL comes in and they stop as HBK was ready to superkick again and saw JBL so he stopped. They look at each other.

A good amount of time goes by as HBK and JBL just look at each other in the ring. JBL points at the mat and HBK gets this sad look on his face as the crowd starts to boo. HBK asks JBL not to make him do that. JBL points at the mat again and tells Shawn to lay down. HBK drops to one knee to get down but stands back up. He pleads with JBL as the crowd chants HBK. JBL argues with him. The crowd starts booing again as HBK looks pitiful and lays down, only to stand right back up. HBK says he can't do it. HBK stands there and asks JBL to lay him out. JBL nails a big clothesline and pins Shawn for the win and the shot at John Cena.

Winner and new #1 contender: JBL

RAW goes off the air with JBL heading to the back as Shawn Michaels sits up in the ring with a sad, pitiful look on his face.